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Norwegian Cruise Liner (Credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Strong Rip Currents Lead Norwegian Cruise Liner To Cause Minor Scare At Pier 88

The Coast Guard said that strong currents in the Hudson River forced the gigantic Norwegian cruise liner to use more propulsion.

2012/07/08

Jersey Shore (credit: CBS 2)

Igor Causes Dangerous Surf In NY, NJ

The National Weather Service on Monday issued a high surf advisory all along the New Jersey and New York coastlines.

2010/09/20

Jersey Shore (credit: CBS 2)

Rip Currents Continue Along Jersey Shore

Swimming has not been banned at any New Jersey beaches, but yellow flags have been posted at many sites to warn swimmers about the conditions.

2010/09/19

Jersey Shore (credit: CBS 2)

Swimmers Warned Of Rip Currents Along Jersey Shore

The National Weather Service said swells kicked up by the storm were expected to build as the weekend progressed, and they could continue through Monday.

2010/09/18

Photo/Mona Rivera

Hurricane Danielle Ups Risk Of Rip Currents

With the forecast calling for sunny and hot weather this weekend, local lifeguards may have a hard time keeping swimmers out of the water.

2010/08/27

(Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Rip Currents Pose Hidden Danger To Beachgoers

A Long Island swimmer drowned over the weekend after getting caught in a rip current, as remnants of tropical storm Colin are producing dangerous conditions that threaten our beaches – and beachgoers’ lives.

CBS 2HD–2010/08/09

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